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“We believed all along that the council was legally justified,” City Attorney Bob Hagemann said. “We understand that some disagree with the council’s decision, but the process was perfectly legal.”

Mike Cozza, a former longtime reporter at WBTV and one of the city’s accuser, called the ruling “a sad day for open government in Charlotte.”

“I’m sorry to see a ruling that allows government secrecy, especially on a plan to raise taxes,” Cozza said. “...Secrecy is part of what led to the current municipal corruption in Charlotte. This ruling may foster more closed meetings, more dicussions and actions behind the backs of taxpayers.” Michael Gordon

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